Clarify symptoms of vertigo – HINTS are essential

Vertigo is a symptom of various diseases and etiologies. In addition to the peripheral information organs for balance, the brain or psyche can also be causative for the development of a feeling of vertigo. The differential diagnostic differentiation between peripheral-vestibular disorders and central-vestibular dysfunctions is essential. Therefore, the first step is to identify whether acute central damage, such as a stroke, is underlying the vertigo symptoms.